/>i- The Trump administration has named Gerald Parker to lead the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy. Parker is a veterinarian and has served in the Departments of Health & Human Services, Homeland Security, and Defense.
- Most recently, Parker served as the associate dean for Global One Health at Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. In this role, he advised lawmakers on the U.S. bird flu outbreak that has sickened at least 66 people.
- Congress established the White House Office of Preparedness and Response Policy in 2022 as the Covid-19 pandemic began to abate. The office advises the President on pandemic preparedness and response policy, drives interagency strategic coordination and communication in preparation for and response to biological threats, and promotes and supports the development of relevant expertise and capabilities to ensure the U.S. can quickly detect, identify, and respond to such threats.
Trump Administration Names New Head of White House Pandemic Response Office
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